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July 14, 2016 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings9
critical findings1

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 7, 2016 AS DESCRIBED BELOW: #18 OBSERVED THIRTY FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR BARS. OBSERVED TWENTY RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT BY THE STAIRS. RECOMMENDED THAT THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE RESTAURANT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. OBSERVED THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR TO SEAL THE 1/2 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH. #22 NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THREE COMP SINKS TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AS REQUIRED. VIOLATIONS CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. DOOR REPAIRED, DROPPINGS CLEANED, TEST STRIPS PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
code 14Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
code 18
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
code 22
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: FOUND THE GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNITS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE, CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN; MUST REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED DUST ON LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN; MUST CLEAN SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN VENT ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
code 35
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: NO INTERIOR THERMOMETERS FOUND IN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN; MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL UNITS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER AND PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 7, 2016: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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